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Droes Family History

Droes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Croes, Dross, Kroes, Drees, Roes, Dries, Drew, Ross, Cross, Fries

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Where is the Droes family from?

You can see how Droes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Droes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Droes families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Droes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Droes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Droes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Droes. 100% of Droes men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Droes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Droes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Droes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Droes. For the veterans among your Droes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Droes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Droes in 1965 was 86, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Droes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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